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C7 RGO

2002 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

10,904 mi
Last recorded10,904 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Caterham Seven (S3)18,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 RGO
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 10,904 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 10,841 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 10,838 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2016 10,826 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 10,826 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 10,411 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 10,405 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 9,982 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 9,341 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 8,635 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 7,758 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
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C7 RGO is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 18,373 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C7 RGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 24 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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C7 RGO is a 2002 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 February 2002.

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